Pierce County
Welcome to Pierce County! Find Your Place Here.
Pierce County real estate truly has it all, offering residents easy access to fantastic educational institutions, beautiful natural resources, and some of the best dairy products in the country. From quiet streets to community festivals and outstanding outdoor recreational activities, this Western Wisconsin county has something for everyone.
This county prides itself on maintaining the most productive farms in Minnesota, as well as having a local government that works consistently to improve the lives of its citizens.
In Pierce County, environmental health is taken very seriously. The Health Department has initiated an environmental health program to regulate approaches to health promotion and education throughout the county. These programs cover air quality, human health hazards, water quality, and more to reduce potential risks from contaminated food or poor air or water quality.
Enjoy being outside? Pierce County offers a plethora of parks, lakes, rivers, and more for everyone to enjoy. Nugget Lake County Park offers camping, fishing, hiking, boat/canoe rental, nature programs, scenic overlooks, and a huge outdoor amphitheater for concerts and performances. Grab the whole family for a fun day in the sun and finish up with an outdoor concert.
Pierce County is a special place filled with friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and so much more to make it the perfect home for your family. Whether you’re in search of property along the St. Croix or Mississippi River, or would like to live in Ellsworth — the Cheese Curd Capitol of the World — you’ll find the perfect place for you when you browse our listings of homes for sale in Pierce County.
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315 Main Street West, Ellsworth WI, 54011 | Email Us | 715-273-4077
There are plentiful recreational opportunities for those living in Pierce County. The County maintains four large parks and recreational areas including nature trails, forests, and water access. These beautiful spaces are perfect for camping, hiking, and exploring, with campgrounds, cabin rentals, boat rentals, educational resources and more. The county is also home to the Kinnickinnic State Park.
Pierce County is filled with shops and merchants carrying everything and anything you could need. From fly fishing equipment to candy shops to apparel and antiques; there isn’t anything you can’t find here. Larger retail areas reside in River Falls and Ellsworth, with smaller boutiques and service shops found throughout the County. Plus, if you’re big on cheese curds, you’ll find the absolute best that Wisconsin has to offer in Ellsworth!
If you’re hungry, you’ll find a wide assortment of dining choices in Pierce County. From your typical chain restaurants like Green Mill and fast food stops like Culvers to unique eateries like the West Wind Supper Club in River Falls, you’ll find just about everything. If you’re craving something hearty, The West Wind serves up everything from bacon wrapped scallops to prime rib to Caribbean shrimp pizza. Looking for a great burger joint, stop by Dean’s Restaurant in Plum City.
Pierce County works to reduce excess energy and resource usage as well as provides extensive resources to residents and business. With comprehensive recycling programs and disposal sites, the County makes it easy for citizens to make environmentally friendly choices.
School districts that provides educational resources for Pierce County include the following:
- Baldwin/Woodville School District
- Ellsworth School District
- Elmwood School District
- Pepin School District
- Plum City School District
- Prescott School District
- River Falls School District
- Spring Valley School District
Public transportation services are available to the residents of River Falls and the surrounding area through River Falls Rideshare. This program subsidized taxi rides throughout the city. There are also several specialized transportation programs for the elderly including the Senior Shopping Van Service in Ellsworth and Prescott, as well as volunteer door-to-door medical appointment transportation for residents 60 and older.
The Pierce County Board of Supervisors is responsible for administrative and legislative oversight for all county policies, budgets, and operations. This board consists of 17 members, each representing a separate county district.
Pierce County, named after President Franklin Pierce, was established on March 14, 1853 in the territory known at the time as Elizabeth Township. The transition from Township to County shifted the existing board of supervisors seamlessly from one to the other, and selected newly named Prescott as the county seat. Land speculation and immigration prompted steady growth in the early years, with many establishing farms. As the population continued to grow, the county seat was moved to a more central location – Ellsworth – where it sits today. With the addition of the railroad along with more farming, milling, and mining made the area a wonderful place to live. Today, Pierce County is still a fantastic place to call home, with just over 40,000 residents, beautiful landscape, and a thriving economy.
There are plentiful recreational opportunities for those living in Pierce County. The County maintains four large parks and recreational areas including nature trails, forests, and water access. These beautiful spaces are perfect for camping, hiking, and exploring, with campgrounds, cabin rentals, boat rentals, educational resources and more. The county is also home to the Kinnickinnic State Park.
Pierce County is filled with shops and merchants carrying everything and anything you could need. From fly fishing equipment to candy shops to apparel and antiques; there isn’t anything you can’t find here. Larger retail areas reside in River Falls and Ellsworth, with smaller boutiques and service shops found throughout the County. Plus, if you’re big on cheese curds, you’ll find the absolute best that Wisconsin has to offer in Ellsworth!
If you’re hungry, you’ll find a wide assortment of dining choices in Pierce County. From your typical chain restaurants like Green Mill and fast food stops like Culvers to unique eateries like the West Wind Supper Club in River Falls, you’ll find just about everything. If you’re craving something hearty, The West Wind serves up everything from bacon wrapped scallops to prime rib to Caribbean shrimp pizza. Looking for a great burger joint, stop by Dean’s Restaurant in Plum City.
Pierce County works to reduce excess energy and resource usage as well as provides extensive resources to residents and business. With comprehensive recycling programs and disposal sites, the County makes it easy for citizens to make environmentally friendly choices.
School districts that provides educational resources for Pierce County include the following:
- Baldwin/Woodville School District
- Ellsworth School District
- Elmwood School District
- Pepin School District
- Plum City School District
- Prescott School District
- River Falls School District
- Spring Valley School District
Public transportation services are available to the residents of River Falls and the surrounding area through River Falls Rideshare. This program subsidized taxi rides throughout the city. There are also several specialized transportation programs for the elderly including the Senior Shopping Van Service in Ellsworth and Prescott, as well as volunteer door-to-door medical appointment transportation for residents 60 and older.
The Pierce County Board of Supervisors is responsible for administrative and legislative oversight for all county policies, budgets, and operations. This board consists of 17 members, each representing a separate county district.
Pierce County, named after President Franklin Pierce, was established on March 14, 1853 in the territory known at the time as Elizabeth Township. The transition from Township to County shifted the existing board of supervisors seamlessly from one to the other, and selected newly named Prescott as the county seat. Land speculation and immigration prompted steady growth in the early years, with many establishing farms. As the population continued to grow, the county seat was moved to a more central location – Ellsworth – where it sits today. With the addition of the railroad along with more farming, milling, and mining made the area a wonderful place to live. Today, Pierce County is still a fantastic place to call home, with just over 40,000 residents, beautiful landscape, and a thriving economy.
